Most Go To This Ohio Amusement Park For Fun, But It Has A Dark Side That’s Terrifying

There’s no doubt about it: amusement parks are some of the most carefree and joyful attractions around. With them come memories of summer, cotton candy, and thrilling rides. The Kings Island Amusement Park in Ohio is no exception. In fact, it’s the largest park in the midwest, boasting an exciting water park and rides that reach up to 80 MPH. There’s another side to the park, too, and it’s much darker. Many believe that under the flashing lights and whirling rides lies something that’s just plain haunted. Read more about these terrifying legends.

The 364-acre amusement park is located just north of Cincinnati in Mason, Ohio. The park opened in 1972, as an attempt to relocate Coney Island, another park located along the banks of the Ohio. Today's park features over 80 rides, 14 of which are roller coasters.

Throughout its history, Kings Island has set some impressive world records. Some of these include the longest wooden roller coaster in the world (photographed above), which measures 7,400 ft. in length.

The park has bore witness to more than a few tragic accidents. In 1976, a safari ranger was killed by one of the lions featured in one of the attractions. And in 1992, a couple men were electrocuted in a pond when they went in to help out someone who had fallen in. The water had been exposed to an unknown electrical issue. On that same day, a woman was catapulted from a ride when she broke free from her harness on the Flight Commander.

With these tragic histories come some pretty haunted tales. One of the most frequently spotted ghosts on the grounds is known as Tram Girl. Wearing a blue dress, the ghost of this little girl is said to wander around the parking lot after hours. Another ghost known as Racer Boy appears in white near the Racer coaster (photographed above, 1972). As legend has it, this boy fell from an old Coney Island ride known as the Shooting Star.